Echinodorus 'Ozelot'

Echinodorus 'Ozelot' is an excellent sword plant hybrid that displays red colored new leaves with spots in them similar to an ocelot.  Older leaves turn green but still retain some spotting.  This hybrid is a cross between hybrid between Echinodorus schluteri 'Leopard' and Echinodorus ‘Barthii’. The ocelot sword plant is great for midground or background areas of the aquarium.  Echinodorus 'Ozelot' is one of the easier varieties of sword plants to grow and is great for beginners.

 

Common Name:     Ocelot sword

Family Name:          Alismataceae

Native To:                Hybrid

Lighting:                  Moderate

Requirements:          Undemanding, but like most Echinodorus is a heavy feeder

Growth Form:           Rosette

Growth Rate:            Moderate

True Aquatic:            Yes

Placement in Tank:   Mid-background

Available As:             Bare root, potted